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ZIP 85226

Part of Chandler, AZ
Pop. 42,294·Maricopa County·67th most expensive ZIP in Arizona
Median rent (all units)
$1,906/mo
Year-over-Year
+7.3%
Month-over-Month
+4.0%
vs US Median
-$59
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ZIP 85226 · $1,906
More expensive than 55% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,800
1 BR
$1,950
2 BR
$2,270
3 BR
$3,030
4 BR+
$3,360
Research median
$2,270/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$22,872/yr
At $1,906/mo median
Location
StateAZ
CountyMaricopa County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 7.3% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+7.3% YoY, +4.0% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 85226 (Chandler, AZ) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 50.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
42,294
Median income
$114,817
Median age
36.2
Renters
39.2%
Age distribution
22.3%
25.3%
26.5%
13.5%
12.4%
Under 1822.3%
18–3425.3%
35–5426.5%
55–6413.5%
65+12.4%
Gender
50.2%
49.8%
Male50.2%
Female49.8%
Race & ethnicity
63.7%
18.4%
White63.7%
Black3.9%
Hispanic18.4%
Asian10.5%
Other3.5%
Education (25+)
15.5%
30.8%
50.6%
No HS diploma3.1%
HS diploma15.5%
Some college30.8%
Bachelor's+50.6%
Housing tenure
60.8%
39.2%
Owner60.8%
Renter39.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 85226 in Chandler, AZ has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,488 → $1,906
up 28.1%
Income
$94,728 → $114,817
up 21.2%
Population
41,988 → 42,294
up 0.7%
Renter share
39.2% → 39.2%
+0.0 pts
Bachelor's+
49% → 50.6%
+1.6 pts

The median rent in ZIP 85226 in Chandler, AZ stood at $1,488 in 2021 and currently runs about $1,906, reflecting a 28.1% increase over the period. Household income in the area moved from $94,728 to $114,817 across the same window, up 21.2% versus 2021. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in ZIP 85226 in Chandler, AZ look reasonable against where the market sat half a decade ago.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 85226 covers Chandler, AZ. The median rent here is $1,906/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,950/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,270/mo.

At 20% of local median household income ($114,817/yr), ZIP 85226 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 7.3% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 85226?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 85226 (Chandler, AZ) is $1,906. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 85226 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 85226's median rent of $1,906/mo is $59 (3%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 85226 compare to other ZIPs in Arizona?

ZIP 85226 falls in the middle range for Arizona, ranking #67 out of 185 ZIPs at $1,906/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 85226?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $76,000/year (~$37/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,906/mo in ZIP 85226. The local median household income is $114,817/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 85226?

Rent in ZIP 85226 has increased 7.3% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 85226 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 85226 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,906/mo, rent takes approximately 20% of the local median household income ($114,817/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 85226 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 85226 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 39.2% of ZIP 85226 households are renters, while 60.8% are owner-occupied. ZIP 85226 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 85226 compare to the rest of Chandler?

ZIP 85226 is pricier than Chandler as a whole. At $1,906/mo, it's $3 above the Chandler citywide median of $1,903/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 85226 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 85226 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
20%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,906/mo, rent takes ~20% of ZIP 85226's median household income ($114,817/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 85226 20%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2.5%
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